headyversion

find the best versions of grateful dead songs

please login or register.

patchmyversion

Shakedown Lover

+12121


Submissions

4
They Love Each Other
May 15, 1980
Nassau Coliseum

Jerry's vocal delivery is smooth, Brent's contribution fit the groove nicely, and a heady solo from Jer to boot.
3
Sugar Magnolia
March 23, 1974
Cow Palace

Rhythm Ace and Jerry - fantastic version
2
Touch of Grey
March 8, 1992
Capital Centre

Fantastic! Probably the best of 92, an uplifting dual opener after LTGTR. March 92 was hot!
3
Truckin'
Aug. 21, 1993
Autzen Stadium - University of Oregon

Particularly passionate vocal work by Bob and the boys. Jamming strong as well. Barn burner status? Possibly.
3
Foolish Heart
Dec. 9, 1989
Great Western LA Forum

Big jam before the first 'bake your bread' line is heady as fuck, and transition seamless; cool album version percussion too.

Comments

China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Aug. 27, 1972
Old Renaissance Faire Grounds

seeing the Sunshine Daydream video, Bobby OWNS the transition. And yes, second the acid kicking in observation.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Oct. 14, 1994
Madison Square Garden

this defines the line "once in a while you get shown the light in the strangest of places, if you look at it right..."
Desolation Row
July 2, 1994
Shoreline Amphitheatre

all except for Bill and Mickey...
Estimated Prophet
May 15, 1977
St. Louis Arena

but 5/7 was Estimated > Eyes
Estimated Prophet
May 21, 1977
Lakeland Civic Center

Bobby calls the second half of the second set, starting with this Estimated, "the most complicated thing" they have tried in a while.